What is the missing number that makes the number sentence true

20+ ( ? ) x 14 )-12 =50

The missing number is 3

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the missing number be y

20 + (y × 14) - 12 = 50

Opening the brackets;

20 + 14y - 12 = 50

14y = 50 + 12 - 20

14y = 42

y = = 3

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